At a Glance
Median Income
$116,645
$46,567 per capita
Home Value
$309,700
Zillow: $419,273
Median Rent
$1,598/mo
32.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
135/100K
1,102/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.2%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
11.0% smoking rate
How Pickerington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pickerington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pickerington a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pickerington residents earn a median household income of $116,645 , which is 55% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,567. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,510 business establishments, including 273 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pickerington is $309,700 , 10% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $419,273. Median rent is $1,598/month, with 32.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
Pickerington reports 135 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,102/100K.
Education
50.2% of adults in Pickerington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% above the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pickerington has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population23,828
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density2,336/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$116,645
Per Capita$46,567
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$6,849M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
Housing
A+
Home Value$309,700
Rent$1,598
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$419,273
Housing Units8,409
Rent Burden32.2%
Crime
F
Violent135/100K
Property1,102/100K
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,090/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain41.6 in/yr
Elevation840 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.2%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+18.2%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute26 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Pickerington was founded in 1815.
The median home in Pickerington was built in 2001.
15.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rickenbacker International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 273 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.